Dubai launches Green Corridor with Oman to speed up sea and air cargo shipments
Hatta crossing to play key role in streamlined shipment transfers
DUBAI – Dubai has announced a new Green Corridor with Oman for maritime and air cargo shipments, marking a fresh step to accelerate trade flows and reinforce supply chain efficiency between the two sides.
The initiative, introduced by Dubai Customs, is designed to create a smoother route for shipments arriving through Omani ports before moving onwards to Dubai. It reflects a wider push to simplify customs procedures, cut transit friction and improve cargo handling across borders.
Under the new system, shipments will be diverted through Omani ports to Dubai through a streamlined route intended to reduce delays and make cargo movement more seamless. The process is aimed at supporting trade activity while also making logistics procedures more predictable for businesses relying on cross-border freight links between the UAE and Oman.
Fast transit
The Green Corridor will operate through a structured customs process that begins in Oman. Transit declarations will first be submitted there under fast customs procedures, allowing shipments to be processed quickly before beginning their onward journey to Dubai. This early-stage declaration system is meant to create a more efficient handover by ensuring that cargo enters the corridor with documentation already in place.
This initiative aims to enhance the flow of trade and support supply chains between the two countries.
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This initiative facilitates the transfer of shipments diverted through Omani ports to Dubai via a streamlined route. pic.twitter.com/mDvOVO2TIz
Once the initial customs stage has been completed, the shipment will then be transferred through the Green Corridor itself. At that point, the shipping agent’s seal will be applied to containers designated for the corridor. This seal serves as a control measure to verify the integrity of the goods while they move across inter-border ports and on towards Dubai.
The use of the shipping agent’s seal is a central part of the process, as it is intended to ensure that cargo remains secure and verifiable during transit. By maintaining that chain of integrity across multiple checkpoints, the new route is expected to support smoother handling and reduce the likelihood of disruption before the shipments reach their destination.
Border process
When the cargo arrives at the Hatta Border Crossing, the next stage of the process begins. At this point, the cargo manifest and bill of lading will be submitted, allowing the shipment to move into the final customs stage within Dubai’s system. The Hatta crossing is therefore expected to become an important operational point in the corridor, linking the fast-track procedures started in Oman with the final documentation required on the UAE side.
After the relevant paperwork is submitted at Hatta, the shipments will then proceed to customs clearance at the appropriate centres. This final step completes the corridor process and allows goods to move onwards through Dubai’s logistics network.
Trade flow
Dubai Customs said the Green Corridor has been introduced to improve the flow of trade and support supply chains, particularly for maritime and air shipments moving through Oman before entering Dubai. The measure is expected to help create a more direct and organised cargo path by combining expedited documentation, controlled container sealing and a defined border submission procedure.